June 29 - Patriotic Theme

Since many of you will probably just be getting back into town the Tuesday after the 4th of July, why don't we do a Patriotic Theme this upcoming Tuesday?

Bring something that is "patriotic" and/or contains something red, white, or blue.

2 things.

1. Someone left a pair of sunglasses at the house last night.

2. Here is the link to the apologetics site (specifically the podcasts) I was talking about last night.

http://www.reasonablefaith.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcasting_main

June 22 - Summertime Feast

Since Monday marks the official beginning of Summer, why don't we all bring our favorite summertime food?

Smiths - watermelon

Jaye is the second runner up to Miss AL!

Kelly will do a full follow up later but our home internet connection is down.

Some have asked how Jaye did, she came in second runner up! This is the highest finish *ever* for a University of Mobile student/alum. Kelly will post pics once our internet connection is back up!

Miss Alabama finals

Well, we were so excited afterward that we forgot to update the blog! Jaye was 2nd runner-up! This is the highest a University of Mobile student or alumni has ever placed at Miss AL! Jaye will be at games tomorrow night, and we can give the full run down if you're interested.

MIss Alabama Prelim 3

Tonight was the conclusion of preliminary competition. Here's the update on your favorite contestants.



SCS - Talent & Rising Star
She wore a long sleeve deep purple costume and danced to the contemporary Christian song "My Redeemer Lives." She looked lovely in both talent and rising star.



Jaye - Talent & Rising Star
Jaye had a little blurp in her piece but recovered SUPER well. She was in OK spirits at visitation. Jaye wore a lovely red gown for rising star.



SBS - On Stage Question & Swimsuit
Her question was regarding legalizing gambling in Alabama, and she answered OK. She wore a lovely turquoise swimsuit and did fine.

Miss AU - On Stage Question & Swimsuit
Her question was "Is America coming out of the economic recession?" She also answered OK. Her swimsuit was a coral two piece, and she did fine.

Tomorrow, the top ten will re-compete in swimsuit, talent, and evening gown. There will be an intermission, and the top ten will be "interviewed" on stage.

June 15 - Mexican

Hollingsworths - cheesy chicken enchiladas
Chavers - seven layer dip

Miss Alabama Prelim 2

Night two is in the books!




SCS - Marianne's friend
She competed in evening wear and wore a beautiful white sequin gown with gold and silver accents. Marianne, SC says "Hey!"



Jaye
She also competed in evening gown, and she walked not too fast and not too slow! It was juuuuuust right. :)





SBS
Talent - Wow! SBS did great! She worked the stage and sang very well! Her tan was a little darker, too, and it looked nice!
Rising Star - She wore the BEAUTIFUL green dress, but our eyes were on little Emily! Rising Star Emily is the eight year old daughter of friends Rachael (Twinkle Toes) & Chad Counselman. They are UM alum with us and were on our original green team for puzzle party. Emily was so cute!!

Miss AU -
Talent - She played piano with a track, but she was ahead of the music.
Rising Star - I was too busy talking about little Em to notice.

Our UM friend Kristin Oliver came up, so she is in some of the pictures. Our other friend is Shannon Locklear. She's another UM alum. The Rams are well represented in the crowd! Whoop! Whoop!
Talent - off

Miss Alabama Prelim 1

OK...so, this is your official Miss Alabama update. There are four contestants that some of us know, so here are those details.



Sara Catherine (Andaulsia friend of Marianne)
On Stage Question - Is BP oil responsible...she answered yes and said some other relevant stuff that was good.
Swimsuit - She looked great! Definitely, one of the top five swimsuits of the group.



Miss AU
Swimsuit production number - looked good
Evening Gown - stunning! Wore a purple evening gown that was VERY flattering. Walked a little fast, but still did fine



SBS (Miss UM)
Opening number introduction - YES! She spoke at the PERFECT volume! :) Way to go!
Swimsuit production number - YES! Looked GREAT in her hot top and jeans! And who knew Sara Becky could dance?! Cute!
Evening gown - did fine!



Jaye (Miss Wiregrass)
Interview - feels GREAT about it, talked about teaching & character
On Stage Question - AZ immigration law & racial profiling...WONDERFUL answer! Said it could lead to that but that is why teaching character is important in order to prevent racial profiling
Swimsuit - wore same purple two piece from last year, ROCKED it! Her final pose was like a superman pose with confidence! It was FANTASTIC!!

Tomorrow...
SBS & Miss AU - talent & rising star
Jaye & SCS - swimsuit production & evening gown

Sweet Home Alabama - June 8

In the Spirit of Miss Alabama week I am bringing something "down home" from our state:

AKBain: Fresh from the farm tomato and basil salad

What are you bringing to celebrate the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women?